How to get from Paris to Cologne
- 403 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 28m
- 26 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 28m
direct
Train
€53
Cheapest
5h 55m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Cologne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 403 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
403 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €70Checked Oct 7 | 3h 33mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 3h 28mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 5h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€70Checked Oct 73h 33m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€69Omio catalogue, Oct 83h 28m · directSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 85h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Cologne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Colognebus
FlixBus·5h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Cologne
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 08:25 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:15 | 23:30 |
| EUROSTARtrain | 5 | 07:46 | 17:44 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 10:25
- 10:30
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 18:45
- 19:35
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:35
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:40
- 22:00
- 22:40
- 23:00
- 23:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:15
- 06:30
- 09:00
- 09:55
- 11:00
- 22:30
- 23:15
- 23:30
All departuresEUROSTAR
- 07:46
- 09:47
- 11:51
- 15:49
- 17:44
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-CologneBook →
EUROSTARParis-CologneBook →
Brussels AirlinesParis Charles de Gaulle-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBrussels Airport-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, EUROSTAR, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Cologne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Cologne, about 5h 55m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Cologne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Cologne?
The most useful route takes about 5h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Cologne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:25 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Cologne?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 08:25 and 23:40.
When is the first train from Paris to Cologne?
The first train with EUROSTAR leaves at 07:46 and the last at 17:44, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Cologne?
5 a day with EUROSTAR, between 07:46 and 17:44.
How far is Cologne from Paris?
About 403 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Cologne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €24. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Cologne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EUROSTAR, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Paris to Cologne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Cologne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026